Heavy Duty Dishwashing Liquid from China
A grease-cutting liquid detergent for manual dishwashing, formulated with anionic surfactants that qualify as organic surface-active agents under heading 3402. It produces stable foam and emulsifies oils effectively. Falls under 3402.90.5010 as a household cleaning washing preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Conduct 0.5% concentration test to document surface tension reduction, essential for 3402 classification
• Provide formulation details excluding soap; pitfalls include high alkalinity triggering food-contact regulations
• Use proper UN packaging for liquids to avoid shipping delays at ports